Charles D. Snyder, December 1st, 1890
On Monday, December 1st, 1890, at 3:08 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 952, Dupont & Fleming, in Manayunk for a serious fire in a 9-story stone factory building occupied by the A. Crenshaw Cotton Mill. A second alarm was sounded at 3:16 PM.
While fighting this fire, Foreman Charles Snyder, of Engine Company 16 was killed when he became trapped beneath a falling wall.
The cause of the fire was listed as “friction of machinery” and the fire loss amounted to $87,015.
Charles D. Snyder, December 1st, 1890
On Monday, December 1st, 1890, at 3:08 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 952, Dupont & Fleming, in Manayunk for a serious fire in a 9-story stone factory building occupied by the A. Crenshaw Cotton Mill. A second alarm was sounded at 3:16 PM.
While fighting this fire, Foreman Charles Snyder, of Engine Company 16 was killed when he became trapped beneath a falling wall.
The cause of the fire was listed as “friction of machinery” and the fire loss amounted to $87,015.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 23 - May 1, 1878
Transferred Hoseman Engine 20 - March 25, 1882
Transferred Ladderman Truck “F”- June 15, 1885
Transferred Hoseman Chemical 2 - October 19, 1886
Promoted Foreman Engine 16 - March 3, 1890